Journey Through Sci-Fi
James Payne
- 1 hour 24 minutesThe Fly 1986 & 1957: One Tiny Mistake, One Giant Body Horror | MAD SCIENCE Pt 10
This week, we're discussing The Fly—both the 1958 and 1986 versions—to talk about teleportation experiments gone very, very wrong. From the old-school murder mystery of the original to Cronenberg’s stomach-churning body horror, we dissect what makes these films ultimate mad science nightmares.
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13 February 2025, 5:00 am - 40 minutes 55 secondsRed Hulk Crashes Valentine’s, Star Trek Goes Rogue & is Mary Poppins ACTUALLY Sci-fi?! | Future Frontiers
We're back with our sci-fi check-in! This month, we dive into Dune: Prophecy, Kraven, and Wallace & Gromit's latest adventure (yes, really). We also break down new releases, including Star Trek: Section 31, Companion, and Captain America: Brave New World. Plus, we debate whether Mary Poppins is secretly sci-fi and answer your listener mail! 🛸💥
🎧 Tune in now – and yes, Matt still hasn’t watched Dark.
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6 February 2025, 5:00 am - 1 hour 12 minutesHoney, I Shrunk the Kids & The Incredible Shrinking Man: Small Mistakes, Big Problems | MAD SCIENCE Pt 9
What happens when science makes you way too small? This week, we’re diving into accidental shrinking in sci-fi, from the eerie existential crisis of The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957) to the backyard-sized adventure of Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989).
Join us as we explore the thrills, fears, and fun of shrinking stories—why they captivate us, what they say about our place in the universe, and why a simple ant can become the scariest movie monster of all.
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30 January 2025, 5:00 am - 1 hour 21 minutesJurassic Park & The Man in the White Suit: Science for Sale! | MAD SCIENCE Pt 8
From high-tech fabric to genetically engineered dinos, we discuss The Man in the White Suit (1951) and Jurassic Park (1993), as Mad Science meets commerce in this weeks episode.
What happens when groundbreaking inventions threaten the balance of power—and profits? We explore the ethical dilemmas, corporate greed, and unintended consequences behind these sci-fi classics.
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16 January 2025, 5:00 am - 59 minutes 38 secondsSeverance Season 1 Recap: Theories, Spoilers, and WTF Moments!
Get ready to step back into the office… if you dare!
With Severance season 2 just around the corner, we’re releasing our deep dive into the mind-bending first series! While we enjoy our festive break (before reality and work hit), this spoiler-filled recap is the perfect refresher for all you fans gearing up for more Lumon Industries intrigue.
We unpack the sci-fi thriller that had everyone buzzing—Apple TV+’s twisty take on workplace weirdness.
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2 January 2025, 5:00 am - 1 hour 3 minutesDr. Cyclops & Downsizing: Pint-Sized Perils and Shrinking Science | MAD SCIENCE Pt 7
This week on Journey Through Sci-Fi, we’re tackling the science of shrinking with two unique takes on mad experiments. First, the technicolor terror of Dr. Cyclops (1940), where a power-mad scientist shrinks his colleagues to doll-sized proportions. Then, the satirical Downsizing (2017), where miniaturization is pitched as a solution to society’s woes—with some bizarre twists.
Join us as we explore the science, the ethics, and why shrinking remains such a big deal in sci-fi.
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5 December 2024, 5:00 am - 39 minutes 21 secondsSci-Fi to Binge This December, Star Wars Skeleton Crew, Squid Game, and Secret Level | Future Frontiers
It’s Christmaaaaas! (well almost). This episode, we’re unwrapping December’s sci-fi and genre releases — Kraven the Hunter, The Lord Of The Rings:The War of the Rohirrim, Sonic 3, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew and Squid Game: Season 2. Plus, we’re talking festive sci-fi classics, sharing what we’ve been watching, and answering your big questions. It's a jam-packed sleigh ride through all things sci-fi! 🚀🎅✨
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2 December 2024, 5:00 am - 1 hour 7 minutesDarkman & The Invisible Ray: Rising Super Villains & Tragic Antiheroes | MAD SCIENCE Pt 6
This week on Journey Through Sci-Fi, we’re disussing a couple of scientists who lose the plot thanks to their own experiments. First up, it’s a 1930s classic—The Invisible Ray (1936)—where Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi team up for a tale of cosmic rays, glowing death touches, and some tense scientific rivalry. Then, we fast-forward to Sam Raimi’s Darkman (1990), where Liam Neeson stars as a disfigured anti-hero who takes matters (and masks) into his own hands after a lab explosion.
We’re unpacking the film history, the genre tropes, and why these stories of mad science still hold up. So grab your goggles and join us for another double dose of sci-fi madness.
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21 November 2024, 5:00 am - 1 hour 12 minutesDoctor X & Time After Time: Cannibals, Time-Traveling Killers and Synthetic Flesh!| MAD SCIENCE Pt 5
In this week’s episode of Journey Through Sci-Fi, we're taking a look into the minds of scientists on the trail of killers and unraveling the mysterious motives of mad doctors! Join us as we explore Doctor X (1932), directed by Michael Curtiz. The pre-Code thriller in which Dr. Xavier and his team of scientists search for the notorious "Moon Killer." Then, we fast-forward to Time After Time (1979), where H.G. Wells must hunt down Jack the Ripper in 1970s San Francisco.
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7 November 2024, 5:00 am - 48 minutes 41 secondsDune Prophecy Predictions, Is Megalopolis Better Than They Say, and Venom’s Surprising Third Act | Future Frontiers
In this month's Future Frontiers bonus episode, we're diving into the sci-fi screenings we caught in October and sharing our thoughts on Megalopolis, Joker: Folie à Deux, Venom 3: The Last Dance, The Wild Robot, and Transformers One.
We’re also spotlighting our indie pick for November, Things Will Be Different, directed by Michael Felker, a frequent collaborator of Benson and Moorhead.
Looking ahead, we’re gearing up for November’s big releases, with early thoughts on Dune: Prophecy, Silo Season 2, and Red One. Join us for all the latest sci-fi buzz in this month's Future Frontiers.
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4 November 2024, 5:00 am - 1 hour 34 minutesThe Island of Lost Souls (1932) & The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996): Mad Experiments & Even MADDER Production Stories | MAD SCIENCE Pt 4
This week on Journey Through Sci-Fi, we cover another of H.G. Wells' works brought to the big screen—The Island of Dr. Moreau—and examine two film adaptations: Island of Lost Souls (1932) and The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996).
One is a haunting masterpiece from the 1930s, known for its eerie atmosphere and groundbreaking makeup effects, while the other is infamous for its chaotic production, behind-the-scenes drama, and a story as wild as the mad science it depicts.
NB: We also make a lot of references to Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley's Island of Dr. Moreau Directed By David Gregory - Which we highly recommend!
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